“Bold, smart, and doesn’t flatter, right? She may not compare to my mother, but beautiful women like Elizabeth are rare.”
“Indeed, she’s a rare beauty.”
“Men who like fragile and submissive women are fools. To accomplish great things, one should marry a woman like Elizabeth.”
“Is Elizabeth your ideal woman?”
“What? No, that’s nonsense!”
Franz stammered with a flushed face.
“I was speaking generally. Take note, Duke!”
“I’d like to marry a woman like Elizabeth too.”
“Hard as it may be, give it a try. Elizabeth is already His Majesty’s lover.”
“Really?”
“Don’t you even know the trending rumors, professor of literature! They’re obviously an item. I’ve seen it with my own eyes.”
What did he see to be so confident?
Douglas became curious.
He shook his head, deciding it was better not to know.
‘The rumor was a joint work of mine and Owen. Created because Elizabeth wanted it.’
Douglas refined the narrative with his own hands.
He portrayed Elizabeth not as a villainess but as a pitiable woman.
And Nikolai as not a womanizer but a sincere man.
But Elizabeth wasn’t a lucky lady bathed in the Emperor’s love.
Nor was Nikolai a fairy tale prince loving only Elizabeth.
Douglas recalled the book hidden in his drawer.
‘The latter part of the book was torn. All I know is the beginning. A woman reborn as a villainess suffers, unrequitedly loving a tyrant. The tyrant keeps pushing her away, and she gets deeply hurt.’
Too many details coincided to call it a mere coincidence.
The protagonist refuses the fate of becoming an empress and becomes close to the crown prince.
The man who loves her transfers a sacred artifact passed down through their family.
All this was the same in reality.
What about the future?
According to the book, the protagonist acquires three sacred artifacts.
Each artifact contains unimaginable, enormous power.
Enough to greatly alter the fate of this nation.
“Why are you looking at me like that?”
Franz raised an eyebrow.
Douglas smiled broadly.
“I’m glad to see you’re looking healthy.”
“Very healthy, thanks to Elizabeth.”
“I’m well aware.”
The sacred artifact of the Nettleton family passed on to Elizabeth.
An old copper monocle.
Could that object truly have the power to see through diseases?
“Then it makes sense that Elizabeth saved His Majesty. Even without medical knowledge, if she has faith…”
The vow remained unaltered, regardless of the truth.
He had intended to hide the existence of the book until the end, if it could erase his perpetual anxiety.
But what if the event occurs as written in the book?
Douglas suddenly turned his head.
Dark clouds were gathering in the distant sky.
Clang! Clang!
The sharp sound of metal clashing reverberated.
The flash from the blade struck at the heart.
Claudia was fast, strong, and beautiful.
It was difficult to even follow her with eyes.
But she couldn’t be missed.
Claudia, kicking the ground and leaping into the air.
Swallowed a groan at her seemingly gravitydefying agility.
She was elegant and enchanting, like a dance of a divine shamaness.
It wasn’t just about being beautiful.
The power in her sword was enough to split the sky and crumble the earth.
Simon, who was expected to surrender soon, was blocking all of Claudia’s attacks.
Panting for breath and rolling on the dirt floor, yet.
“Was Simon always this strong?”
“It’s not anyone who becomes the crown prince’s swordsmanship instructor.”
“Even his dodging is amazing.”
“It might be his intention to drain Claudia’s strength.”
“Claudia will win! She’s the empire’s strongest knight!”
“Weren’t you afraid of her?”
Nikolai asked.
Instead of answering, he cheered until his throat was sore.
“Crush her, Claudia! Leave him incapacitated!”
“When did you worry about someone getting hurt?”
“What does it matter what happens to Simon? As long as Claudia is safe, that’s all!”
“…I don’t want to be your enemy.”
“Keep going, Claudia! Strike with your silver wings!”
The lords of the four great families also watched the duel with tense expressions.
Duke Brendan roared until his throat was sore.
“Get a grip, Simon! Our entire family’s honor is on your shoulders! Know that you will die by my hand if you lose!”
When did he boast about his son, spraying saliva?
Trash, anyway.
Perhaps Duke Brendan’s threat worked, Simon attempted a counterattack.
The massive bastard sword was lifted high above.
The moment she landed, he targeted Claudia’s gap.
“No!”
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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